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Thursday 9-27-18: Fallout 76 Not Crossplay, Red Dead 2’s 105GB Size, Oculus’s Standalone VR System

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On September 27, 2018

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look! I’m doing news! Here is that news.

  • Fallout 76 Won’t Have Crossplay
  • Red Dead 2 is 105GB Large
  • The new “Oculus Quest” VR Headset
Fallout 76 Crossplay


Remember a bit back when Bethesda harshed on PlayStation for not supporting crossplay? Well now that they (kinda) do, The game studio has stepped back out to say that their upcoming RPG will not support crossplay in general. Bethesda boss Pete Hines remarked, saying that while the idea isn’t impossible in the future, their focus on the upcoming BETA and launch means the idea is not possible right now.

Red Dead 2 is Large


There’s a promo with the upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2. Interested consumers can purchase a PS4 Pro bundled with the game. An image of the bundle box has revealed a few things about the game. PS4 players will be given exclusive content, the game will support up to 32 players, and you will need 105GB of hard drive space. That’s 1/3rd the size of a base PS4’s default hard drive, oof. That’s a big game.

Oculus Quest


Oculus, one of the leading VR hardware organizations, has announced a new project under the name “Quest.” This is a standalone VR system. That means no PC needed, no phone, no console, just a wire-free VR setup. The system will support various Oculus games, citing ” Robo Recall, The Climb, and Moss” as examples. The entire system will cost a total of $399. No word on how “good” it is yet.

If this is as good as it seems, it may be the best introductory VR setup yet.

That’s all for today, folks. Thanks for reading. Tune in tomorrow for one more news before the weekend. Otherwise, have a great day!

Monday 9-24-18: Telltale’s Closing, Death Stranding Trailer, and Tomb Raider’s Other Ending

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On September 24, 2018

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It’s a new week, and lot’s of news has occurred. Here’s that news.

  • Telltale Shuts Down
  • Death Stranding ft. Troy Baker
  • Tomb Raider’s Unintended Ending
Telltale’s Final Story


It is with a heavy heart that I report on the closing of game studio Telltale Games. This news has reverberated through the online gaming community since it’s announcement on Twitter over the weekend. The majority of the staff have been let go, and the only remaining crew members are those working with Netflix to fulfill their obligations toward the Minecraft Story mode TV Series (or was it a movie?).

In response, a number of major game studios have tweeted out their willingness to hire on any of the telltale staff that lost their jobs. Examples include Ubisoft, Gearbox, and Sony Santa Monica. That’s nice of them.

My sympathies to the Telltale staff.

Troy Standing

A new game trailer released for the upcoming Death Stranding, by Kojima and Guillermo Del Torro. In it, a man in a golden mask and the voice of Troy Baker has interrupted the protagonist’s progress by summoning a giant dog-like beast thing. Don’t ask me what it means, I couldn’t tell you.

Tomb Raider’s Other Ending

It would seem that the recently released Shadow of the Tomb Raider wasn’t quite done when it launched. If you do not download the day 1 patch for the game, the final cutscene will be different.

In the unpatched version, the camera pans toward different objects, the lighting looks warmer, there’s no music, and the animation is less fluid. When compared to the patched ending, it certainly looks like they still hadn’t fully worked out the ending.

That’s all for today, thanks for tuning in! Come back tomorrow for more news and such things. Otherwise, have a great day!

Earth Defense Force 5

Friday 9-21-18: Download PS Now Games and Earth Defense Force 5 Release Details

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On September 21, 2018

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Hello, everyone! How about some news to get the day already started?

  • PlayStation Lets You Download PS Now Games
  • Earth Defense Force 5 Release Details
PlayStation Now


Now, PS Now users can download PS2 and PS4 games for offline access. For those unfamiliar, PS Now is a paid service where users gain access to a wide library of games, streamed to the player over the cloud. Now you can download them for offline play. These games will be playable for as long as your PS Now subscription remains active.

Personally, I like this. My internet service provider is unreliable a lot of the time. I’d feel safer having them available offline.

Earth Defense Force 5 Release Details


I’m looking forward to this. I used to play the older games when I was younger. But that’s not the news, this is. Earth Defense Force 5 will be coming to the West as a digital download only, no physical release, on December 11. It’ll be a full price game and will offer a deluxe edition with bonus rewards for more.

The work week is nearly complete! Man, I’m tired. Tune in Monday for a new week of news. Otherwise, have a great weekend!

Thursday 9-20-18: The Toad Trend, PlayStation Classic, and Red Dead Online

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On September 20, 2018

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It was hectic, but the news is here once more.

  • The Toad Trump Conundrum
  • The PlayStation Classic
  • Rockstar Confirms Red Dead Online
Trump’s Toad


Ok so.. Let’s just get this out of the way now, shall we? In her memoirs, porn actress Stormy Daniels remarks about American president Trump’s genitals. She, more specifically, stated that she “lay there, annoyed that I was getting f@#ked by a guy with Yeti pubes and a dick like the mushroom character in Mario Kart”

As you can understand, the gaming community took this information and ran with it hard. Twitter exploded with GIFs and images of the Mario Character, news sites reported most humorously on it.

If you felt bad for Waluigi not being in Smash Bros, imagine what Toad is going through.

PlayStation Classic


Sony has recently announced their own mini-retro console. Based on the original PlayStation, this console is about half the size and comes with 20 pre-loaded games. It’ll also natively support HDMI output. It’s available for pre-order and will release in the near future for $99.99.

The community isn’t very happy about the reveal, however. The full game list has not been revealed, making many believe it’s not that worthwhile of a collection. They also find the price a bit too high. When you compare it to the NES Mini, it’s clear inspiration, it has 10 fewer games and costs $40 more.

Red Dead Online


It’s no surprise to hear, but Rockstar has officially confirmed the inclusion of online multiplayer for the upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2. They claim the feature will have narrative, solo and cooperative content, all that jazz. Given the direction that Grand Theft Auto Online went, this makes sense. Does this mean those with fat pockets will be riding around on rocket horses shooting old western rocket launchers? Time will tell.

That’s all for today, folks. Tune in tomorrow for more. Sorry I missed yesterday, it was a busy day. Otherwise, have a great night.

Tuesday 9-18-19: Kingdom Hearts 3’s Box Art, Fortnite’s Port-A-Fortress

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On September 18, 2018

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Hello everyone! It’s been a rough start to the morning, but let’s get to that news, shall we?

  • Kingdom Hearts 3 Box Art
  • Fortnite’s Build-A-Fortress
Kingdom Hearts III Box Art


Square Enix released another press release for the upcoming Disney RPG. While the focus was intended on the trailer, which showed Sora with the Big Hero Six team, fans have taken a far greater interest in the box art reveal that was included. I’ve attached it in its normal size above, no cropping.

Port-A-Fortress

Not too long ago, Fortnite released a port-a-fort grenade. The deployable item instantly builds a tower for the player to take advantage of. Now they’re returning for something far more dramatic. A recent update for the battle royale game has introduced the Port-A-Fortress item, which instantly builds a large base. The update also includes a new area for Playground mode, called Spiky Stadium, as well as a few changes for Save The World mode.

That’s all for today. Thanks for tuning in. Come back tomorrow for another post, as usual. Otherwise, have a great day.

Monday 9-17-18: Buy Switch Online With Gold Points, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Livestreamed on Switch, and Pete Hines has Future Console Secrets

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On September 17, 2018

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Welcome back, everyone. It’s time for another week of video game news.

  • Nintendo Switch Online Can Be Bought With Gold Points
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is Streamed on Switch
  • Pete Hines Knows About Future Consoles
Online from Gold


According to Nintendo’s FAQ for their upcoming Switch Online service, users can purchase a subscription using their Nintendo Gold Points.

  • Can I use My Nintendo Gold Points to purchase the Nintendo Switch Online membership?
  • Gold Points can be used when purchasing a membership in the Nintendo eShop. They cannot be used for auto-renewal.

It’s not clear how many points it’ll cost. But hey, it’s an option. Switch Online launches tomorrow, September 18.

Odyssey for Switch is a Cloud Game


You may recall that when Resident Evil 7 was coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan, it did so using streamed gameplay. This meant that the graphics were rendered on a computer server and live-streamed to the Switch, instead of the console handling the processing. This allowed the game to have better quality graphics at the cost of being a subscription and requiring an internet connection.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be getting the same treatment. In Japan only, the RPG title will be released as a live-streamed game for the Nintendo Switch. It too will have “rental” options available. The announcement was made in Japan’s Nintendo Direct last week.

Pete Hines’ Console Secrets


The VP of Global Marketing and Communications for Bethesda has been hard at work talking about the company’s upcoming titles. Despite all the talking, he still has some secrets he’s not willing to share. But these secrets are about the next console generation, instead of the new Doom.

“I am curious to see what it looks like and how it’s different. I’m privy to some stuff which obviously I can’t really talk about, but there is also a lot that I’m not sure on what it’s going to look like. And more importantly how big a shift we can expect.”

The statement was made in an interview with the Telegraph, where Hines talked about a number of Bethesda’s projects. With games like Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield so far ahead on the timeline, it’s understandable to expect them on the next console generation.

That’s all for today, tune in next time for more interesting video game news. Otherwise, have a great day!

Friday 9-14-18: List of Nintendo Direct Announcements

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On September 14, 2018

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The Nintendo Direct happened yesterday, and boy does it have a lot of news for us. I’ll cut out some of the smaller bits, but otherwise here’s a quick synopsis of everything that happened. You’ll have to do a search or two for more details on the items that interest you. I have an actual summary written up for PwrDown.com, So if you want a more detailed summary (with pictures!), go check that out.

  • Luigi’s Mansion 3 is announced for Switch
  • Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn for 3DS
  • Bowser’s Inside Story and Bowser Jr.’s Journey for 3DS
  • Luigi’s Mansion on 3DS, Adds Co-op Mode
  • Yo-Kai Watch Blasters: Moon Rabbit Crew
  • Mario Tennis Aces Update ads Birdo, Shy Guy, Koopa Paratroopa, and Petey Piranha. Also New Game Modes
  • Capcom Beat’em Up Bundle, Bunch of Arcade Games
  • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
  • Katamari Damacy Reroll on Nintendo Switch
  • The Nintendo Entertainment System Joycon
  • More Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee Details
  • Diablo III on Nintendo Switch
  • More Super Mario Party Details
  • Town, By Game Freak, for Nintendo Switch
  • Cities Skyline: Nintendo Switch Edition
  • Daemon X Machina
  • Yoshi’s Crafted World
  • Civilization VI for Nintendo Switch
  • More Starlink: Battle for Atlas Details
  • The World Ends With You Final Remix and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Coming to Switch
  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, XV Pocket Edition, Final Fantasy Maxima, Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY!, Final Fantasy XII, 7, 9, 10, 10-2 HD are All Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019.
  • Super Smash Bros Ultimate Hardware Bundle
  • Isabelle Confirmed for Smash
  • Mainstream Animal Crossing for Nintendo Switch in 2019

The last two notes took me by absolute surprise. Just goes to show, you cannot predict Nintendo.

Thursday 9-13-18: Watch the Nintendo Direct Here, Forza Adds James Bond Cars, and Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD on Nintendo Switch

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On September 13, 2018

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I skipped Wednesday. Forgive me, I was very busy. Here’s the news.

  • Forza Adds James Bond Cars
  • Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD coming to Switch
  • New Nintendo Direct Date
Forza Horizon 4’s Secret Spy Cars


Xbox recently announced that Forza Horizon 4 will have an upcoming add-on pack, which includes a number of famous vehicles from the James Bond universe. It ranges from Aston Martins to BMW Z8s. It’ll also come with some James Bond style outfits. Forza Horizon 4 releases on October 2.

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD for Nintendo Switch


The action shooter from 2005 is coming to the Nintendo Switch in all it’s high definition glory. Developer Oddworld inhabitants recently tweeted out the reveal, announcing that it will be playable at EGX 2018 immediately afterward. I can always appreciate an Oddworld game. I look forward to this one, as well.

Nintendo Direct, Again

So as you may have known, last week’s Nintendo Direct was delayed after an unfortunate earthquake on a northern island of Japan. Instead, the Direct will be broadcast live TODAY at 6 PM EDT. Given the time span, you’ll most likely hear all about it tomorrow. Above is an embedding of the official feed, so you can use this page to watch if you wanted.

That’s all for today, thanks for tuning in. Bit of news! I’ve started writing for another site as well, PwrDown.com. They rank well and pay by the view, so don’t be afraid to go look at what I post. So far, I’ve only posted a review of an aquarium tycoon game called Megaquarium. You can find all my posts there on my author page. Clients like this help keep me afloat.

Anyway, tune in tomorrow for even more news. Otherwise, have a great day!

Tuesday 9-11-18: EA Fights Belgium Over Loot boxes and Spider-Man to get New Game Plus

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On September 11, 2018

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It’s Tuesday, but still feels like Monday, odd. Here’s the news.

  • EA Fights Belgium About Loot Boxes
  • Spider-Man is getting New Game Plus
EA’s Loot Box Controversy: Part 52


I’ll keep this short. Despite developer requests, Publisher EA has insisted on keeping loot boxes inside FIFA 18 and FIFA 19. This decision has now led to Brussels public prosecutor’s office considering legal prosecution against the organization.

Belgium recently modified their legislation to state that if you can purchase a randomized loot box in a game with real-world money, it is considered gambling.

No formal claims have been taken as of yet. But if the prosecutor’s office doesn’t take action, the gaming commission has stated that they “will advocate revising the gambling law, so that we can tackle the loot boxes.” You can read more about it here, if you can translate.

Spider-Man New Game Plus


Everyone’s raving over the new Spider-Man game. It’s a great game, after all. Now we learn that it won’t be over when it’s over. Developer Insomniac Games has confirmed plans for a New Game Plus mode after being asked on Twitter. It isn’t clear what they consider New Game Plus to be exact, but we’ll see in due time.

That’s all for today, folks! Tune in tomorrow for another news post of video games. I have some good news I’ll be sharing, but I want to wait and let it solidify first. Stay tuned for the next couple of days. Otherwise, have a great day!

Monday 9-10-18: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition, Professor Layton and the Curious Village for iOS, and Big Hero Six in Kingdom Hearts 3

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On September 10, 2018

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Every week, I am reminded that there’s another week ahead. Here’s the news for that.

  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition
  • Professor Layton and the Curious Village for iOS
  • New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailers Reveals Big Hero Six
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles


According to a tweet by the official Final Fantasy Twitter account, the popular RPG spin-off for Nintendo GameCube will be coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as a remastered edition. A short video in the tweet shows off some of the upgraded graphics. Little else about the Remastered Edition is known at this time.

Professor Layton and the Curious Village for iOS


The official iOS App Store Twitter account recently announced that Professor Layton and the Curious Village will be coming to iOS. That’s all they said, however. We will have to “stay tuned for more info.”

Big Hero Six in Kingdom Hearts III

A new trailer for the upcoming Disney RPG was released from the Tokyo Game Show 2018. In it, we see the protagonists of Big Hero Six join up with Sora and co. in the setting of San Fransokyo. So that’s cool.

That’s all for today, folks. Tune in tomorrow for even more news and such. I’m sure there will be plenty of it. Otherwise, have a great day!

Friday 9-7-18: Civ VI for Switch and The Upcoming Yoshi Game’s Real Title Leaked

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On September 7, 2018

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Been a long week, folks, how about some news to bring it to a close?

  • Civilization VI Coming to Switch
  • Yoshi for Switch Game Title Leaked
Sid Meier on Switch


Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 16, 2018. The announcement was made on the Civilization website. The top-down strategy game will include the full game, as well as the Vikings Scenario Pack, Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack, Australia, Civilization & Scenario Pack and the Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack.

Yoshi’s True Title


Since E3 (and I think some time before), We’ve known that a third party developed Yoshi game has been in production. Now we learn that the game will be called “Yoshi’s Crafted World” at launch. This information isn’t officially released. But if you visit the Super Mario Odyssey page on Nintendo’s website, the game and its proper name is listed in the “You Might Also Like…” section.

Current speculation is that the game would be named during the Nintendo Direct event, with the webpage for it appearing afterward. But with the Direct delayed due to an earthquake in Japan.

That’s all for today. Tune in Monday for the next news post. Otherwise, have a great weekend!

Thursday: 9-6-18: Nintendo Direct Delay by Earthquake, Death Stranding Stage Event, and the Black Ops 4 Battle Royale Map

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On September 6, 2018

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It doesn’t really feel like Thursday, but here’s Thursday’s news.

  • Nintendo Direct Delayed
  • Death Stranding Stage Event
  • Call of Duty Battle Royale Map
Nintendo Direct Delays


Due to the recent earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan, Nintendo has decided to delay the Nintendo Direct planned for this evening. A new date and time hasn’t been announced yet, though they’ll let us know. My sympathies go out to those involved in the event.

Death Stranding Stage Event


Kojima Productions recently announced that there will be a Death Stranding stage event at this year’s Tokyo Game Show on September 23. Present at the event will be game director Hideo Kojima, accompanied by various Japanese cast members. As for what we can expect, I have absolutely no clue.

Call of Duty Battle Royale Map


As you may have heard, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will have a battle royale mode, titled Blackout. Now developer Treyarch has released the map of the mode. Visible above. While this doesn’t tell us much, it certainly looks well thought out.

That’s all for today! Tune in tomorrow for not only the news but the latest episode of the Cozy Co-op podcast! Otherwise, have a great day!

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